Sports Massage in North Somerset ?
What is a sports Massage?
A sports massage is a deeper massage that is aimed at improving range of movement along with improving circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid. It is usually accompanied by assisted and resisted stretches, trigger point therapy and muscle energy techniques to facilitate increased movement in joints and to relieve muscle tension.
Sports Massage for Rehab
The main focus of this sports massage is to reduces pain and improve movement of the injured joint or muscle. It often focuses on the tissue and joints around the injury that compensate to accommodate and cope with the injury.
Preventive Sports Massage
This massage focuses on maintenance of a chronic condition. When dealing with patterns of movement and posture that has caused pain and discomfort, it takes repeated treatment to resolve. This is supported by a movement and strengthening plan to reeducate the disfunction.
Resorative Sports Massage
This massage is to support those in training by reducing tension, improving lymph and blood flow and maintaining or even improving range of movement.
A Sports massage therapy session involves the following
Each session includes a consultation, assessment, hands-on therapy, and tailored advice to address your specific needs and goals.
Initial Consultation
We begin with a discussion about your current symptoms, how the injury occurred and any previous injuries, medical history, lifestyle, and treatment objectives. This helps us understand your condition and tailor the session to achieve the best results.
Assessment
A comprehensive postural and physical evaluation will identify muscular imbalances, movement restrictions, and areas of dysfunction. This may involve assessing muscle length, joint mobility, balance, strength and functional movement patterns. By testing specific structures—such as muscles, joints and ligaments—we gain a deeper understanding of your biomechanics and the root causes of discomfort.
Therapy
Your treatment plan is customized based on your condition or injury. Techniques may include sports massage, muscle energy techniques, fascial release, joint mobilization, and soft tissue therapy to reduce pain, restore mobility, and enhance recovery.
Advice & Rehabilitation
To conclude the session, we will discuss our findings and outline strategies to correct imbalances and improve mobility, strength, and stability. You’ll receive a tailored plan that may include stretching, strengthening, and proprioceptive exercises to support your recovery and help you perform at your best.
Benefits of a Sports Massage
A Sports Massage helps reduce the tension and stress that builds up due to training, working and playing. It improves recovery, prevents injury and helps prepare the body for the next workload. It also has the following effects
Improves range of movement
Reduces Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness - DOMS
Increased flexibility
Improves sleep
Improves blood and lymphatic fluid circulation
Down grades stress and tension
Breaks down scar tissue
Improves performance
